The Disputation of the Holy Sacrament
by Raphael, 1510
StyleRenaissance
Artwork Details
Details
- Year
- 1510
- Medium
- Fresco
- Size
- 500 cm × 770 cm (16.4 × 25.3 ft)
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Raphael painted this The Disputation of the Holy Sacrament as the first fresco in the Stanza della Segnatura, completed around 1510. It represents theology, facing The School of Athens (philosophy) across the room. The composition shows heaven and earth united around the Eucharist.
The upper half shows the Holy Trinity surrounded by saints and Old Testament figures on golden clouds. Below, Church fathers and theologians debate around an altar bearing the communion host. The semicircular composition draws all eyes to the Eucharist at center. Portraits include Dante in the earthly crowd and Fra Angelico among the heavenly blessed. The fresco remains in the Vatican Museums.
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About The Disputation of the Holy Sacrament
The fresco shows the triumph of Christian theology. Heaven and earth gather around the Eucharist, demonstrating the Church's teaching that Christ is truly present in communion.
The earthly section includes Church fathers, popes, and Dante. The heavenly section shows Christ, Mary, John the Baptist, apostles, and Old Testament figures.
Raphael it represents theology, facing The School of Athens (philosophy) across the room. The work is executed in fresco.
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